The C&H dies and method are satisfactory and certainly economical compared to RCE's and Corbin Co system, but if you are thinking about making jacketed rifle bullets then a speciality swaging press and "Corbin type" dies will be needed. While C&H dies are 'rated' for 1/2 and 3/4 jackets, making bullets, especially 44s or 45s, over time will stress even a Rock Chucker type press, will may ruin the linkages and what bearings there are. If you are considering moderately thick walled jackets, the C&H system just won't work at all. And, I don't think CH does rifle bullet dies any longer. After having said that, if you are going to ONLY make 45 lead pistol bullets, using 1/2 jackets, or gas checks, or plain lead bases, I'd go with CH and also get a cannelure tool and a can of dip lub. It would be less expensive buying a new reloading press, if it does get worn, than paying for quality you may not need. Now the bad news: once you start swaging bullets you aren't going to stop with plain venella 45s. You'll find the versatility and quality of bullets so good that you'll want to expand, and that you can not do in the CH/4D line.
